IA Magazine

Preparing Clients for Increased Terrorism, Sabotage Risks in 2024

As terrorism and sabotage risks evolve and an election year looms, insurance agents should be advising their clients on strategies for risk transfer and mitigation that are specific to the climate ahead.

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

WDIS Offers Commercial Property Solution in California

Created under Lloyd's syndicate-in-a-box (SIAB) program, Wildfire Defense Syndicate 1996 provides E&S lines property insurance for California wildfire-exposed commercial risks.

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Why D&O Insurance Premiums Are Taking a Nosedive

The greatest factor in pushing rates down is the new capacity that came in during the hard market in both the U.S. and London.

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Don’t Write BOPs? Here’s Why You Should

It’s likely some of your homeowners clients run home-based businesses. Here’s how to help determine their coverage needs and keep that business within your agency.

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Employment Practices Liability: What Is Remote Work Discrimination?

One of the lasting legacies of the pandemic is an increase in remote workers, that has left an imprint on EPLI due to increased exposure from remote discrimination, an area that contains many of the same hallmarks as in-person work.

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Why D&O Insurance Premiums Are Taking a Nosedive

The greatest factor in pushing rates down is the new capacity that came in during the hard market in both the U.S. and London.

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

WDIS Offers Commercial Property Solution in California

Created under Lloyd's syndicate-in-a-box (SIAB) program, Wildfire Defense Syndicate 1996 provides E&S lines property insurance for California wildfire-exposed commercial risks.

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

What Is Remote Work Discrimination?

One of the lasting legacies of the pandemic is an increase in remote workers, which has left an imprint on the employment practices liability insurance market.

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Service Line Endorsement: Is Damage to a Drain Field a Covered Loss?

A mound system drain field failed, but the carrier denied the claim because piping wasn't damaged.

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

AM Best Downgraded More Carriers Than It Upgraded in 2023 So Far

Among all the downgrades, AM Best said 39% were caused by declining operating results, while weakened balanced accounting caused 23% of the downgrades.

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

7 Ways to Implement AI in Your Agency

When used correctly, artificial intelligence can make independent insurance agents' lives much easier.

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

AM Best: Downgrades Outnumber Upgrades in 2023

AM Best downgraded 32 property & casualty companies' credit ratings in the first half of 2023, including 21 personal lines insurers.

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

How Specialization Can Help Independent Agents Survive the Hard Market

As agents look ahead to 2024 and work through budget planning and new client outreach, considering new avenues of business may be crucial to surviving in today's market.

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

5 Tips to Move Your Sales from Good to Great

Climbing from good to great starts with an unshakable belief in yourself and a non-negotiable commitment to elevating your results.

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

Clients Have Home-Based Businesses? Here’s How You Can Help

Many home-based businesses are underinsured. Here’s how to help clients get the protection they need.

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

A Guide for Independent Insurance Agents on Navigating the Medicare Maze

For independent agents, Medicare provides growing market opportunities, the potential for year-round sales and the rewarding aspect of making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

Is Employment Practices Liability Insurance Necessary?

Defending an EPLI claim is expensive and exceeds the cost of the premium for this coverage.

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

3 Opportunities for Agents to Help Small Business Customers Prevent Losses

Unlock invaluable opportunities for agents to proactively assist small business customers in preventing losses and securing a prosperous future.

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

Is Employment Practices Liability Insurance Necessary For Agencies?

Here are two claim scenarios where employment practices liability policies saved the day for independent agencies.

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

A Guide for Independent Insurance Agents on Navigating the Medicare Maze

For independent agents, Medicare provides growing market opportunities, the potential for year-round sales and the rewarding aspect of making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

Is Employment Practices Liability Insurance Necessary?

Defending an EPLI claim is expensive and exceeds the cost of the premium for this coverage.

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

4 Safeguards Clients Should Have in Place to Qualify for Cyber Coverage

Today, and into the future, every business will become somewhat digital-dependent and will require a cyber liability insurance policy. Here are the four most common risk mitigation safeguards that clients can implement.

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

Commercial Lease: Who Replaces Damaged Building Property After a Burglary?

The tenant's carrier is declining to pay for a damaged door, saying there is no obligation for the tenant to pay for the building owner's property.

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

3 Tips for Recruiting and Training Talent in the Insurance Industry

Here are fresh insights from three industry pros into how insurance agencies recruit and train talent.

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

4 Ways to Determine if an ICHRA Is the Right Group Health Alternative for Your Clients

Companies best suited for ICHRAs save an average of more than 20% on their yearly health care premiums and their employee satisfaction scores surge thanks to the additional plan options.

Posted: Oct 10, 2023